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Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crispy, tangy, and packed with flavor, combining shredded cooked chicken with spicy buffalo sauce and melted butter, rolled in warm corn tortillas, then fried to golden perfection. Served with a cool Greek yogurt dip, they're perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

For the Taquitos

  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
  • 6-8 Corn Tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (to taste)

For the Dip

  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Green Onion
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion

Instructions

  1. Prep the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and sea salt. Stir the mixture until the chicken is evenly coated and glossy, resulting in a rich, tangy, and buttery flavor base.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each corn tortilla for 15 to 20 seconds on each side until they become soft and flexible. This prevents the tortillas from cracking when rolling.
  3. Roll the Taquitos: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken filling onto each warmed tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down on a baking sheet. Rolling tightly will help achieve a crispier texture when cooked.
  4. Fry Until Golden: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Carefully place the rolled taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crisp. Transfer the cooked taquitos onto paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  5. Make the Dip: In a small bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with chopped green onion and red onion to create a fresh, cooling dip that balances the spicy heat of the taquitos.
  6. Serve & Enjoy: Arrange the crispy buffalo chicken taquitos on a serving platter. Optionally drizzle a bit more buffalo sauce over the taquitos and serve alongside the prepared Greek yogurt dip. Garnish with extra green onions or crumbled blue cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add some diced jalapeños to the filling.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for the dip if preferred.
  • If you prefer baking over frying, bake the rolled taquitos at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
  • Use corn tortillas for authentic flavor, but flour tortillas can be used as a softer alternative.
  • Leftover taquitos reheat well in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.

Find it online: https://cookedbygrace.com/buffalo-chicken-taquitos-recipe/